{"id":4276,"date":"2025-07-14T10:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/human-resource-business-partner-at-zambia-sugar-plc\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T00:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T00:14:06","slug":"human-resource-business-partner-at-zambia-sugar-plc","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=4276","title":{"rendered":"Human Resource Business Partner at Zambia Sugar Plc"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Zambia Sugar Plc. is an ABF Sugar Company is the leading Sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.<br \/>\nThe company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position in the Human Resource Department.<br \/>\nHUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS PARTNER \u2013 PERMANENT<br \/>\nThis position will be reporting to the Human Resource Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:<br \/>\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n<p>Support the overall business aligned HR plans and provide HR generalist services and expertise to business unit to enable business objectives.<br \/>\n\u00a0Drive budgeting and workforce planning aligned to the business unit\u2019s strategic objectives<br \/>\nIdentify and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives within the HR function and broader business unit<br \/>\nManage and implement best in class employee life cycle HR practices (from hire to retire)<br \/>\nTrack and monitor headcount movements, ensuring alignment with organizational structure and budget.<br \/>\nDrive the development, implementation and tracking of business unit Skills Development Plans<br \/>\nSupport the formulation, alignment and review of Individual Performance Agreements (IPAs)<br \/>\nFacilitate implementation and tracking of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)<br \/>\nProvides accurate and timely data, reports, analytics and recommendations for decision making<br \/>\nCollaborate to foster collective bargaining and healthy employee relations.<br \/>\nSupport change management activities unique to the business unit.<br \/>\nPartner to ensure a high performance and high engagement culture within the business unit.<br \/>\nPartner with business unit leadership team to support an integrated short term HR plan to enable business performance, succession development and employee engagement.<br \/>\n\u00a0Oversee the adherence to the minimum standards across the employee life cycle.<br \/>\nFacilitate effective analysis, sourcing, recruitment, assessment, development, engagement<br \/>\nand retention of appropriate talent for today and the future for the business unit.<br \/>\n\u00a0Conduct analytics and recommendations to improve productivity and optimization within the business unit.<br \/>\nWork with L&amp;D to ensure effective competence development of critical skills.<br \/>\nSupport the effective localization and diversity agenda within the business unit.<br \/>\nPartner with managers, employees and union to support the development of a healthy industrial relations climate in line with the IR strategy, priorities and plan.<br \/>\nResolve employee relations issues and address grievances within the business unit.<br \/>\nDrive HR functional excellence and minimum standards.<br \/>\nEnsure HR compliance to statutory, regulatory or policy requirements (eg., Modern slavery)<br \/>\nCoach and upskill Managers and FLM\u2019s to build their competence to own their people processes.<br \/>\nPromote and adhere to ABF\u2019s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).<\/p>\n<p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:<\/p>\n<p>Full Grade 12 Certificate<br \/>\nDegree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or equivalent<br \/>\nPreferably 5 to 7 years of HR experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial Business Partnering role<br \/>\nMust be a fully paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management(ZIHRM)<br \/>\nSuitably qualified applicants must provide certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)<\/p>\n<p>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrable track record and skills\/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level<br \/>\nImpressive, demonstrable track record and skills\/experience gained within a similar role<br \/>\nFMCG experience will be an added advantage<br \/>\nProven report generating skills (must be highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)<br \/>\nVery strong communication skills \u2013 able to persuade and lead a team<\/p>\n<p>PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:<\/p>\n<p>Must be resilient and have a customer-centric approach<br \/>\nShould be dynamic, enthusiastic, and innovative Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant<br \/>\nqualifications, registrations and ID\/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner<\/p>\n<p>Sharing is Caring! 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